The Supreme Court has overturned a Tamale High Court ruling that annulled the election of Matthew Nyindam as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kpandai Constituency.
The decision restores Nyindam’s position and confirms the validity of his victory in the December 7, 2024, election.
The Supreme Court ruling was delivered by a 4-1 majority, with Justice Pwamang dissenting.
The judges with the majority decision include Justices Yonny Kulendi, Amadu Tanko, Samuel Asiedu and Henry Kwofie.
The Court granted the application for certiorari filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament Matthew Nyindam, who had challenged the High Court’s authority to nullify his election. Full reasons for the ruling are expected to be released on 6 February 2026.
The Tamale High Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, on November 24 annulled the parliamentary election results for the Kpandai constituency and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days, following a successful legal challenge.
The decision followed a petition filed by National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal, who claimed that the December 7, 2024, election was marred by serious irregularities.
He alleged inconsistencies in Form 8A (the “pink sheet”) from 41 out of 152 polling stations, arguing that these breaches violated Regulations 39 and 43 of the Public Elections Regulations (CI 127).
The court ruled that non-compliance with electoral regulations materially affected the integrity of the vote, and directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a rerun of the parliamentary election in the entire constituency.
The sitting Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), had been declared the winner in the December vote.
Tensions had flared on election day at the collation centre amid allegations of vote-rigging by NDC supporters. Reports indicate that biometric verification devices (BVRs) were removed, ballots destroyed, and security forces deployed to manage the unrest.
In delivering his judgment, Justice Plange emphasised the need for the EC to restore public confidence by organising a transparent and credible re‑poll.
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